Come join us and watch the 4th annual Speed ScrabbleTM Tournament for Literacy, which will be held on Monday, March 2nd from 1:30-3:00 on the ground floor of the Murray Library. This exciting and fast-paced event is jointly organized and presented by the University Library and the Writing Centre.

Come cheer on your favorite team and help us to raise money for literacy. All money raised will go directly toward funding literacy programs run by READ Saskatoon.

More information about this event (including how to donate) can be found on the READ Saskatoon website.

Throughout our history, Canadians have tried to ban books and magazines that they believe are offensive or inappropriate. These challenges to our intellectual freedom have sometimes been successful and sometimes not.

February 22nd to 28th 2015 is Freedom to Read Week in Canada. "Freedom to Read Week is an annual event that encourages Canadians to think about and reaffirm their commitment to intellectual freedom, which is guaranteed to them under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms." Visit the Freedom to Read website for more information, and to view their list of challenged works.

Several branches of the University Library will have displays throughout the week, showcasing books, articles, and periodicals that have been banned or challenged in Canada for a variety of reasons. These include both works of fiction and non-fiction. Visit the 1st floor of the Murray Library (by the Research Help Desk), the Education & Music Library, the Law Library, and the Engineering Library to see the displays that our staff members have created. The Murray Library Facebook page will also be sharing an example of a challenged book from our collection every day during Freedom to Read Week.